Category: Travel

The beauty of painted veils, enigmatic lyrics full of wisdom and plants and herbs in open markets — Afghanistan has made quite a name for itself. Despite current media being more concerned with its foreign affairs, the country is still renowned for its great beauty and interesting traditions. Many strangers praise Afghan hospitality and admire the respect they pay to tradition and hierarchies. Religion is not a joking matter. People live usually in small communities and more than anything, they treasure their families. Most of them are gifted storytellers who…

Touring on a budget or any vacation requires careful planning. Of course, you want and need time away, but it is possible to have fun and see sites you have never seen all while remaining within your budget. By sticking to a budget you set, it allows you to plan more trips in the future. There are budget tours in the United States and Europe. Affordable Tours: New York Explorer The New York Explorer Tour is an excellent choice for those that have never had the opportunity to visit New…

Alaska is the largest state in the US. In fact, if you cut Alaska in half, you would still get a larger territory than Texas, the runner-up in this top. Funny thing: while it’s the largest state, it also has the lowest population density in the country. Most Americans associate it with freezing winters, polar bears and sled dog races. Alaska certainly does not fail to deliver. In the summer, in Alaska, the sun never sets due to the Arctic Circle. It’s called the Midnight Sun and it happens in…

One of the things Austrians are most well-known for is their musical talent, many of the most appreciated classical music composers like Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz Schubert, Franz Liszt, Johann Strauss, Gustav Mahler or Anton Bruckner being from Austria. The locals are also known for their love of the outdoors, especially enjoying mountainous landscapes and practicing sports like skiing, rock climbing or cycling. The way Austrians view themselves differs greatly from the way they are perceived by foreigners. People who visit the country tend to see the locals…

Chicago might be famous for incredibility cold winters but that still doesn’t need to keep any one indoors. No one should feel confined to a hotel room with Chicago’s world class shopping, a nationally-recognized theater district and ice skating through the city. With so many attractions with in walking distance and an easy subway system, downtown Chicago is easy to navigate even in below-freezing weather conditions. Just remember to bundle up before you head out. Ice Skate in Millennium Park Go ice skating at one of Chicago’s most famous landmarks,…